Average Bank and post office clerks Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The median pay for bank and post office clerkss in the West Midlands stood at £27,481 in 2025, placing them 0.7% below the UK-wide figure of £27,671. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £27,481 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,034. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), bank and post office clerkss take home 17.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £27,481 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,034 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average bank and post office clerks salary in Birmingham?
The median bank and post office clerks salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £27,481 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does bank and post office clerks pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Bank and post office clerks in the West Midlands earn 0.7% below the national median of £27,671. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is bank and post office clerks a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Bank and post office clerks in the West Midlands earn £27,481, which is 17.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for bank and post office clerkss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.